Youth and Children's Ministry
Director of Kids and Family
ABOUT EASTOWN
Eastown is a start-up church located in San Ramon, California. We are deeply passionate about our
mission of inspiring and equipping anyone to love like Jesus where they live, work, and play. We
believe if we do this well and by God’s grace, we will see love, healing, and justice spread where we
are each strategically placed. While our local context is the East Bay, (the #1 un-churched and
de-churched area in our nation) part of our church body is now located in other places on account of
our online service option. We invite anyone to “love local” in the specific communities God has
intentionally placed them.
OUR VALUES
LOVED NO MATTER WHAT
Demonstrated by our desire to create a safe place for anyone to feel loved, experience authenticity, and
find belonging. Because we believe that everyone is made in the image of God and loved by Him, we will
strive to create a culture that exudes God’s love, provides an opportunity for genuine relationships, and
invites everyone to pursue Jesus at their own pace.
RELATIONSHIPS THAT STRENGTHEN
Demonstrated by the intentional opportunities we provide for anyone to experience community combined
with an invitation to grow in their faith journey no matter where they are at. We believe that through
community, individuals can find encouragement, direction and accountability as they discover all God has
in store for them.
FREEDOM IN JESUS
Demonstrated by the life change that takes place as we follow Jesus and experience healing and growth
from addictions, broken relationships, and chains that have held us back from stepping into the life that
God has for each person. We will provide a culture that listens to the stories of others, provides
opportunities and resources that point to freedom in Jesus, and celebrates life change in the lives of
others.
IMPACT WHERE WE LIVE
Demonstrated by acknowledging the location in which we are strategically placed and identifying
opportunities to pursue relationships, bring joy, and serve others in those circles. We will strive to lead by
example in our own communities and provide resources for anyone to have impact in their neighborhoods
and communities.
JUSTICE IN ACTION
Demonstrated by our willingness to acknowledge and lament where our complacency and silence has
contributed to systemic racism in our country and the church. We will discover ways to listen, learn, and
give to people of color in our local and greater communities as we go on the journey of racial
reconciliation. We will identify and provide tangible ways to advocate for and serve the oppressed in the
Bay Area.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Eastown is looking to hire a full-time Director of Kids and Family to:
o Lead Sunday programming for Kids
o Oversee Student ministry
o Build and nurture volunteer teams
o Help equip families to lead their kids and students in the way of Jesus outside of Sundays.
This role reports to Michaell Dupin, Co-lead of Eastown.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Create and Oversee Kids’ Sunday Experience
o Prepare curriculum for each class from our curriculum provider
o Help children understand they are strategically placed to make an impact and equip
them to love local where they live
o Cultivate a heart in children for justice
o Manage supply inventory for each class
o Manage kids check-in process
o Create an engaging atmosphere for older kids
o Oversee the setup and tear down of the Eastown Kids area
Oversee Student Ministry
o In collaboration with the Student Volunteers:
Create environments that cultivate the spiritual growth and development of
students 6th through 12th grade
Plan Student Nights and Student Hangs twice a month
Ensure weekly follow-up and engagement with students
Recruit, train, and nurture student ministry volunteer team
o Potentially manage a Student Coordinator role as a direct report in the future
Build and Nurture Kids Volunteer Team
o Recruit and train new volunteers for each age group
o Provide ongoing development for Eastown Kids Team (e.g., training in caring for kids
with special needs)
o Provide vision, care, and next steps for each Kids volunteer
o Manage Eastown Kids volunteer scheduling, including creating schedules, confirming
availability, and communicating with scheduled teams each week
o Develop a team to plan and execute special event Sundays
Equip Families
o Utilize curriculum resources to partner with families in their children’s spiritual
development
o Help Eastown families and kids/students understand Eastown’s mission, vision, and
values in the context of kids/students
o Meet with families to understand what their needs and struggles are related to
showing their kids how to love like Jesus where they are strategically placed
o Create a plan to partner with parents in the spiritual development of their children
based on their most pressing needs
Administration
o Maintain Church Community Builder (CCB) database
o Maintain compliance with state/federal requirements
o Maintain Kids ministry budget
o Oversee Eastown Kids Attendance Reporting
o Oversee Eastown Visitor Welcome Process
o Attend staff meetings 2x per month
o Other tasks and responsibilities assigned by your manager
WHAT A TYPICAL WEEK LOOKS LIKE
We believe what happens outside of Sunday is just as important as what happens on Sunday.
Generally, that means we work Sunday through Thursday, with a half day off during the week to
offset Sunday hours. There will typically be a few Sunday logistics we need to confirm on Saturdays
Full Time Updated
that will require brief attention. About once a quarter, we have a “Love Local” event that all staff are
required to attend. During these events, we partner with organizations supporting our local
community.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
●Bachelor’s degree in related field
●5+ years of experience working with kids and/or students, with increasing leadership
responsibilities
●Demonstrated heart for working in kids’ ministry (e.g., previous staff or volunteering roles)
●Comfort creating warm, welcoming environments for kids, students, and parents
●Demonstrated competence in sourcing doctrinally-sound and engaging curriculum
●Demonstrated experience recruiting, building, and directing volunteer teams
●Heart for helping kids and students grow in their faith
●Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive, and dynamic environment
●Exceptional problem solving and conflict resolution skills
●Excellent written and verbal communication skills
●Comfort working with Planning Center Online (PCO) and G-suite
●Ability to anticipate change and react efficiently and expeditiously
●Strong teamwork skills and a willingness to offer constructive feedback
●Mature faith and commitment to your own spiritual development
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
● Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, or related field
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES:
●Compassion and empathy
●Unquestionably trustworthy
●Strive for excellence
●Prioritize clear communication
●Adaptability
●Spiritual authority
●Teachable spirit
●Committed to the mission and vision of Eastown
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
At Eastown, we care deeply about people and that extends to our staff. Our benefits and perks are
designed to care for the spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical health of our people.
●Benefits
o Paid health insurance (Kaiser Permanente)
o Paid time off, including vacation, personal days, and holidays
●Perks
o Hybrid work location: our team primarily works from home with the exception of meeting
in a co-working space for staff meetings and in-person for Sunday service.
o Flexible hours during the week
o Counseling stipend
o Spiritual development stipend (e.g., for a conference, retreat)
o Paid time off each year for a mission trip
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